Lead ML Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Autonomous UAV sector is seeking a Lead ML Engineer to spearhead the development of real-time intelligence UAV solutions. This role combines leadership with hands-on engineering tasks, providing a unique opportunity to impact real-world applications. The position offers flexible working arrangements throughout the UK, with a competitive salary package including benefits.

Benefits

10% Pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in ML development and deployment.
• Experience in tech & team leadership of small to medium teams.
• Familiarity with UAV/Drone/Autonomous Systems sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a growing team of engineers.
• Design, develop, and deploy ML models for UAV solutions.
• Influence strategic decision-making in a flat organizational structure.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Rust

Machine Learning

UAV Systems

Education

Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics or similar

Tools

TensorFlow

TensorFlow Lite

TensorRT

PyTorch

Scikit-Learn

AWS

GCP

Job description

Lead ML Engineer - UAV Defence Scale-up - London

Darwin Recruitment have partnered exclusively with a true leader in the Autonomous UAV sector across Europe.

We've already helped them to scale-up their AI teams and they are not slowing down!

They now have a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer to lead a growing team of Engineers with the focus of designing, developing and deploying ML models that underpin their real time intelligence UAV solutions.

This will (at least initially) be a 50/50 hands on vs leadership/strategy role. Previous tech / team leadership of small to medium size teams is a MUST.

Flat structure without all the politics that get in the way, you will be able to truly have a seat at the table and influence strategic decision making.

Experience of Interest:

• Bachelors, Masters or PHD in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics or similar.
• Industry experience of ideally 5+ years within ML development and deployment.
• Tech & Team leadership of small to medium size teams.
• Experience of the UAV / Drone / Autonomous Systems sector.
• Python, C++, Java or Rust.
• TensorFlow, TensorFlow Lite, TensorRT, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn.
• Familiarity with Cloud environments (AWS, GCP etc.).

This is a chance to join a business with real purpose, where you work has a real-world impact!

You can work from anywhere in the UK, with fully remote or hybrid options available (no sponsorship available).

Pay depends on location and experience, however we're looking at a range from £100,000 to £120,000 + 10% Pension + 25 days holiday.

For the full details you can reach out to Richard James, UAV Business Manager at Darwin Recruitment - [e-mail] / [phone]

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom